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Assistant Centre Manager
| Posting date: | 17 March 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2025 |
| Location: | Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0ND |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vibe Recruit |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3018_1742223855 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Centre Manager to join a leading automotive service provider at their Brandon site. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 - £33,000, depending on experience. The working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, with a half-day finish on Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and train the team to provide excellent customer service.
- Ensure the team is effective, productive, and motivated.
- Work collaboratively with the team, peers, and store manager to improve business performance.
- Maximise profit and turnover through operational excellence.
- Assist the store manager with cost control, margins, and cash collection.
- Plan and execute strategies to meet KPIs while empowering the team to deliver.
- Oversee key merchandising activities and ensure strong stock management routines.
- Build relationships with customers and local traders to enhance business opportunities.
- Proactively engage with customers to enhance their experience.
- Support the store manager to ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct MOT inspections to defined standards.
- Perform administrative duties as required.
- Undertake any additional responsibilities (within reason) for the efficient running of the store.
What You'll Need:
- MOT certification (Class 4 or above).
- Experience in MOT testing and mechanics.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience within the retail sector.
- A passion for improving performance, driving sales, and delivering high standards of customer service.
- Strong relationship-building skills with both customers and colleagues.
- Experience in a fast-fit car centre or a recognised vehicle franchise dealership.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience using tools.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- Uncapped monthly bonus structure.
- Generous employee discounts on automotive services.
- Specialist training courses (EV & Hybrid, MOT Testing License, REACT Training).
- Company Sick Pay.
- Refer-a-friend scheme.
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Ad hoc incentives and industry-related events.
- Access to retail and lifestyle discounts.
This role offers job security, career progression, and the opportunity to work with a well-respected automotive brand.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!
Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.